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Outpatient surgery centers get high marks for safety, savings
Are you in need of a surgical procedure but confused as to where to have it done and ...
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‘Valve-in-valve’ heart valve replacement now available here
“The A-Team of cardiologists at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital literally saved my life,” said David Wallace, who ...
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Mohs surgery most precise option to remove skin cancer
Living in the Sunshine State has many advantages but also one disadvantage – you are more likely to ...
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Breathe easy: ‘Ever-changing’ technology can help beat sleep apnea
The clock says you slept for eight hours, so why are you so tired during the day? It ...
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Specialist details benefits of new robotic colorectal surgery
Dr. Haane Massarotti recently joined Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital to lead the colon and rectal surgery program, ...
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Improved carpal tunnel release surgery means a faster recovery
Dr. Joao Panattoni, a board-certified, fellowship-trained hand surgeon at Vero Orthopaedics, is excited about the advancements at the ...
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We Care Clinic streamlines procedures and adds new services
Last year was challenging for We Care Clinic. Founder Dr. Dennis Saver, who worked tirelessly to provide quality ...
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For brain aneurysms, quick diagnosis and repair essential
It’s undetectable. It’s deadly. And it presents itself with no warning. A brain aneurysm is like a silent ...
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Don’t ‘weight,’ act now: How not to pack on holiday pounds
With the holidays here, you’re likely attending more parties and festivities than any other time of year. And ...
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Getting donated blood to patients requires coordinated process
Vero’s local blood donation center is part of OneBlood, which serves over 250 hospitals in the southeast. Since ...
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OB-GYN details new methods to prevent unwanted pregnancies
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of the pregnancies in the United ...
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All the fixings: Treatment options abound for ailing shoulders
Dr. Daniel Plessl, a Harvard-trained physician who joined Vero Orthopaedics in September, developed an interest in sports medicine ...